Zhao Qian, who was still holding the umbrella, “…”
He could not understand what had happened during this short time. His master had been treating the Empress with so much tenderness and concern just a moment ago, so how did his attitude change in a second?
Zhao Qian stared at the umbrella in his hand. He had no idea whom to shelter with the umbrella now.
Long Chi watched his Royal Uncle walk in front of him, and a sneaky smile appeared on his lips.
It looked like this did bother his Royal Uncle.
Long Chi’s gaze fell onto Lu Liangwei.
When he saw her following closely behind his Royal Uncle, Long Chi frowned. His good mood was spoiled by this.
It seemed like this woman was still the same as before.
Did she enjoy running after men so much?
Did she not know that a lady should be more reserved?
Right then, a small cry came from Lu Liangwei.
Long Chi quickly turned to look and saw that she had fallen forward haphazardly.
He gave a start and was about to run toward her when he saw his Royal Uncle, who had been walking at the front, suddenly turned around to catch Lu Liangwei in his arms.
Long Chi’s fists clenched into tight balls. He was extremely upset, yet he could still hear his Royal Uncle’s concerned voice saying, “You’re already an adult, but you’re somehow still falling over just by walking.”
“It’s because Your Majesty is walking too quickly. I wanted to catch up to you…” Lu Liangwei’s voice sounded slightly dejected.
Long Chi found this upsetting. He frowned and was about to step forward under the pretense of showing concern when he saw his Royal Uncle carry Lu Liangwei into his arms without warning.
Long Chi paused in his steps. He stared wide-eyed as his Royal Uncle carried Lu Liangwei into the horse-drawn carriage.
The few officials behind him could not help sighing with emotion. “It looks like His Majesty cares about Her Highness a lot.”
“That’s right,” someone agreed.
Long Chi’s eyes narrowed.
It was only after the Emperor and Empress had entered the carriage that Long Chi and the rest of the officials got onto their horses.
Long Yang did not put Lu Liangwei down even after they had boarded the carriage.
Long Yang had initially planned to ride his horse, but now that Lu Liangwei wanted to follow him, Long Yang had instructed Zhao Qian to prepare the carriage.
Lu Liangwei watched the man sitting next to her without saying a word; she did not understand what was going on.
His Majesty was upset, but she had no idea what he was being upset about.
She sneaked a look at his grim, handsome face, and could not resist shaking one of his arms. She asked gently, “Your Majesty, are you in a bad mood?”
Long Yang darted a look at her and said nothing.
Lu Liangwei paused, and suddenly said grim-faced, “Who had been stupid enough to upset Your Majesty? Tell me, I’ll teach that person a lesson!”
Long Yang darted her another look. When he saw her acting so indignantly, he could not help but smile a little. He reached out to pinch her petite face and teased, “That person is you. How are you prepared to teach yourself a lesson?”
Lu Liangwei was astonished. She pointed at herself. “Me?”
Long Yang raised an eyebrow at her. “Yes, you’re the one.”
Lu Liangwei replied in surprise, “I’m the one who’s stupid enough to upset Your Majesty?”
She paused for a moment before nodding. “I definitely should be punished!”
Long Yang’s sour mood was suddenly uplifted. He pressed her against the side of the carriage and smiled. “How is Weiwei prepared to punish yourself?”
Lu Liangwei stared at the handsome face inching closer to her, and she suddenly wrapped her hands around his neck, smiling as she said, “Why not punish me by making me kiss Your Majesty?”
Long Yang’s breath was caught in his throat for a moment, but he quickly nodded in casual pretense. “Alright. That sounds like a good idea. I’ll have no choice but to agree to this punishment.”
Lu Liangwei quietly pouted. This was a pretty enjoyable punishment for him, yet he was still insisting on putting up such a pretense.
She stared at his perfectly curved lips and moved forward to peck him lightly. Her lips were about to leave his when Long Yang suddenly cupped the back of her head, then he took the opportunity to kiss her more deeply.
Lu Liangwei felt her breath being taken away. In this tight, secured space, the temperature was rising continuously, causing her to be caught off guard as she let slip a low moan.